NBL 23/24/25 Season Thread

[ManOfClay]

What can you say about Bryce that hasn't been said already?

It was Adelaides desperation to prevent him dropping 50 that allowed Perth to win by as much as they did, the double and triple teaming left shooters with very open shots.

I wouldn’t go that far. Nothing to do with “stopping him reaching 50” - it was purely stop him because he was scoring.

It happens all the time whenever a guy gets hot, the defense collapses on them and frees up open shooters.

Being defended for large parts of the game by a development player playing as an injury cover certainly helped in terms of switches etc.

Cotton being a level above everyone on the court, and two levels above everyone but Kendric Davis, allowed Perth to win how they did.

 

[The_Game_1981]

Yeah, this win was a lot more about Bryce than about the Wildcats, who are consistently dishing up some of the worst defence seen in recent decades. So much so that it takes a superstar going stratospheric just to get past a pretty average opponent.

Just to add further to that, Rillie doesn’t know what defence is and doesn’t care if anyone thinks he should.

 

[CakeEater]

Just to add further to that, Rillie doesn’t know what defence is and doesn’t care if anyone thinks he should.

I mean Rillie was never known for his defence so its no surprise

 

[skam85]

Sunday getting injured would have cost us at least 10pts from Cotton's output

 

[ManOfClay]

Very happy to have Harrell back now. Because if there was a team capable of arresting nz’s slide it would have been us.

 

[Gak Attack]

Jackie's drop Sword. Surprised it took so long. Defensively solid but you can get locals to do that. Would hope they're targeting a 4/5 which it should have always been, can't have blokes like Krslovic playing 20 mins a game if serious about winning. If they nail that and get Mcveigh back could still be a chance this year.

 

[nobbyiscool]

Jackie's drop Sword. Surprised it took so long. Defensively solid but you can get locals to do that. Would hope they're targeting a 4/5 which it should have always been, can't have blokes like Krslovic playing 20 mins a game if serious about winning. If they nail that and get Mcveigh back could still be a chance this year.

Hard to imagine they've dumped him without already having a replacement lined up.

 

[ManOfClay]

My kingdom for a defense*


*36ers Facebook nuffies think Alex Starling was the answer and typical 36ers cut him

 

[ManOfClay]

Kendric Davis is a star

 

[ManOfClay]

Good to see Bryce Cotton has cooled off

 

[DT_35]

Great player but this is some quality stat padding by Cotton. Has played all but 2 mins and is still on the court up 25 with a couple mins left lol

 

[yabsy]

Lets make it a 4th next round

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[Gak Attack]

Ian Hummer is Jackie's replacement import. Pretty meh signing. Undersized 4.

 

[eddiesmith]

Channel 10s coverage is shocking, hope someone else gets it next.

 

[Andronicus]

Good to see Bryce Cotton has cooled off

A paltry 44.

 

[brucetiki]

Channel 10s coverage is shocking, hope someone else gets it next.

The NBL provide the coverage themselves - ESPN/Channel 10 just simulcast whatever the NBL provide.

 

[eddiesmith]

The NBL provide the coverage themselves - ESPN/Channel 10 just simulcast whatever the NBL provide.

Yesterday they changed channels during the game with no notification, was wondering why we were getting a news break when there was a referee review with 1 minute remaining and realise they’d switched channels…

 

[The_Game_1981]

Loving Byces hot streak and the last few wins but to be actual contenders

 

[The_Game_1981]

A paltry 44.

Plus he scored 40 of those after 1/4 time. Absolute shocker of a performance

 

[brucetiki]

Scott Ninnis appointed Adelaide Lightning coach

Adelaide Lightning Appoint Scott Ninnis as Head Coach - Adelaide Lightning

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36ers loss is the Lightning's gain

 

[ManOfClay]

Scott Ninnis appointed Adelaide Lightning coach

Adelaide Lightning Appoint Scott Ninnis as Head Coach - Adelaide Lightning

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36ers loss is the Lightning's gain

Good to see him get another role, especially one that sees him stay in Adelaide which I imagine would be better for his family.

Not too sure it can be called a 36ers loss when they sacked him

 

[Gak Attack]

Magnay out for 8 weeks is probably JJs done. Have absolutely no depth behind him. Still can't work out why they didn't get a 4/5 with the third import spot.

 

[The_Game_1981]

Tai Webster out for 6 weeks with a hamstring. Shame they can't use Withers as a replacement.

 

[brucetiki]

36ers are trying to flog off a dinner with a meet and greet opportunity with Montrezl Harrell for $3500 a ticket

I guess they have to recoup the costs of paying Ninnis to coach the Lightning somehow

 

[Royces Hart]

36ers are trying to flog off a dinner with a meet and greet opportunity with Montrezl Harrell for $3500 a ticket

I guess they have to recoup the costs of paying Ninnis to coach the Lightning somehow

Is that AUD or rupiah?